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Maharashtra TET paper leak: Question papers smuggled in shoe insoles for Rs 8,000
Updated On: 19 September, 2026 11:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra TET question papers were allegedly smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles, with two employees reportedly paid Rs 8,000 each. Thane Police have chargesheeted 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta

A senior police official said that a supplementary charge sheet will also be submitted as further investigation progresses. Representational pic
Question papers for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) were allegedly smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles by two employees for a mere Rs 8,000, the charge sheet filed by the Thane City Police stated.
According to PTI, the charge sheet, submitted before a local court in Bhiwandi on Friday, mentioned 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta.


